Announcements
Martha Sturms to retire after decades of service to the WVU School of Dentistry
For generations of students, faculty, and staff at the West Virginia University School of Dentistry, Martha Sturms has been a steady presence, trusted resource, and strong advocate. After nearly 40 years of dedicated service to the School, she will retire at the end of August.
Cardiovascular health in pregnancy to be focus of next West Virginia University and Johns Hopkins Rural Health Convos virtual session
Collaboration continues between WVU School of Public Health and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health as their Rural Health Initiative series resumes with the Rural Health Convos: From Pregnancy to Practice—Infrastructure for Rural Health Research virtual discussion on Monday, August 3, 2026, at 11:30 a.m. via Zoom.
Elevators in HSC North unavailable briefly on Monday, July 27
On Monday, July 27, from 5 to 7 p.m., the elevators in HSC North will be shut down for the contractor to do electrical work as part of the overall elevator restoration project.
Faith-based nursing practices are essential to Mingo County nurse's impact
The mission of Regional Church of God is being extended beyond its walls and into the broader Mingo County community through the work of Stephanie Hatfield, a WVU School of Nursing-trained Faith Community Nurse (FCN).
Nominations open for the inaugural School of Public Health Distinguished Alumni Award
The West Virginia University School of Public Health is proud to announce the launch of the Distinguished Alumni Award, a new annual recognition celebrating alumni whose professional accomplishments, leadership, service, and contributions to public health exemplify the mission and values of the School.
Faculty named to new leadership positions in the WVU School of Dentistry
Looking toward the future of dental education, the West Virginia University School of Dentistry recently named three faculty members to new leadership positions effective at the beginning of the 2026-2027 academic year.
WVU School of Nursing to expand LPN to BSN program to Beckley Campus at WVU Tech
The WVU School of Nursing is expanding its innovative Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (LPN to BSN) program to its Beckley Campus, located at WVU Tech.
IRU Celebrates One Year of Patient-Centered Care
Mark your calendars: the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit (IRU) is celebrating its first anniversary with an event on Aug. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Family Virtual Speaker Series: Parent Connections
Registration info for the August 27, 2026 Family Virtual Speaker Series webinar featuring Marsha Quinn from Parent to Parent USA discussing parent connections.
WVU School of Public Health welcomes Ola Al-Sheyab as director of MHA program
The West Virginia University School of Public Health has appointed Ola Al-Sheyab, Ph.D., as director of its Master of Health Administration program.